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CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM: CHILD CARE COMPONENT

INCOME ELIGIBILITY APPLICATION FOR FREE AND REDUCED PRICE MEALS FY 2015 – 2016
FY2015 – FY2016 (7/1/15 – 6/30/16) INSTRUCTIONS: To apply for free and reduced-price meals, read the Household Letter and instructions on backside of
this form. Complete application and return to the center. In accordance with the NSLA, information on this application may be disclosed to other Child Nutrition
Programs or applicable enforcement agencies. Parents/guardians are not required to consent to this disclosure. Part 1 is to be completed by all households.
Part 2 is to be used only for a child living in a household receiving Food Assistance (SNAP) or Ohio Works First (OWF) benefits. Part 3 is only for children
NOT receiving Food Assistance or OWF benefits. Part 4 an adult household member must sign and date form; the last 4 digits of social security number must
be listed if Part 3 is completed. Part 5 is optional. * Asterisks indicate info that must be completed. Form must be completed annually and valid for only 12 mo.
CHECK IF PART 2 – LIST EACH CHILD’S FOOD ASSISTANCE
CENTER NAME A FOSTER (SNAP) OR OWF CASE NUMBER, IF ANY. A VALID
CHILD
(The legal
CASE NUMBER CONTAINS 10 OR 12 DIGITS. DO NOT
PART 1 – PRINT INFORMATION FOR ALL CHILDREN ENROLLED AT CENTER responsibility of LIST SWIPE CARD NUMBER. 600… numbers not valid.
a welfare agency Check type □ FOOD ASSISTANCE (SNAP) or
or court)
* NAME OF ENROLLED CHILD(REN) AGE BIRTH DATE of benefit: □ OHIO WORKS FIRST (OWF)
CASE NO. __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
1.

2. CASE NO. __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

3. CASE NO. __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

4. CASE NO. __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

PART 3 – TOTAL HOUSEHOLD SIZE, TOTAL HOUSEHOLD GROSS INCOME AND HOW OFTEN IT WAS RECEIVED: List names of all household
members. List all gross income: list how much and how often. If Part 2 is completed, skip to Part 4.
a. LIST NAMES OF ALL b. CHECK c. GROSS INCOME during the last month (amount earned before taxes & other deductions) and
HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS IF HOW OFTEN IT WAS RECEIVED: Weekly, Every 2 Weeks, Twice Per Month, Monthly, Annually
INCLUDING CHILDREN NO/ZERO
1. Earnings from work 2. Welfare payments, 3. Pensions, retirement, 4. All Other Income
INCOME
LISTED ABOVE IN PART 1 before deductions child support, alimony Social Security, SSI, VA
EXAMPLE: JANE SMITH $ 200 / weekly $ 150 / twice month $ 100 / monthly $ _________/______
1. $_________/______ $_________/_______ $_________/______ $_________/______
2. $_________/______ $_________/_______ $_________/______ $_________/______
3. $_________/______ $_________/_______ $_________/______ $_________/______
4. $_________/______ $_________/_______ $_________/______ $_________/______
5. $_________/______ $_________/_______ $_________/______ $_________/______
6. $_________/______ $_________/_______ $_________/______ $_________/______
PART 4 – SIGNATURE & LAST 4 DIGITS OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Adult household member must sign/date form. If Part 3 is completed,
the adult signing the form must also list last 4 digits of his/her Social Security Number or check the “I do not have a Social Security Number” box.
I certify that all information on this form is true and correct and that all income is reported. I understand that the center will get Federal Funds based on the
information. I understand that CACFP officials may verify the information. I understand that if I purposely give false information, I may be prosecuted.
* If Part 3 is completed,
insert last 4 digits of Social Security Number
*_______________________________________ *_________________ (Check if applicable)
SIGNATURE OF ADULT HOUSEHOLD MEMBER DATE I do not have a Social Security Number
Print Name: Daytime Phone Number: Work Phone Number:
Street / Apt: City / State / Zip: County:
PART 5: RACIAL/ETHNIC IDENTITY (Optional): Please check appropriate boxes to identify the race and ethnicity of enrolled child(ren).
American Indian or Alaska Native Asian Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander White Other
Please mark one ethnic identity: Hispanic or Latino Not Hispanic or Latino
Privacy Act Statement: The Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act requires the information on this application. You do not have to give the information, but if you do not,
we cannot approve the participant for free or reduced-price meals. You must include the last four digits of the Social Security Number of the adult household member who signs the
application. The Social Security Number is not required when you apply on behalf of a foster child or you list a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary
Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) case number for the participant or other (FDPIR) identifier or when
you indicate that the adult household member signing the application does not have a Social Security Number. We will use your information to determine if the participant is eligible
for free or reduced-price meals, and for administration and enforcement of the Program.
State Distribution: 6/24/2015
THIS SECTION TO BE COMPLETED BY CENTER. Note: All information above this section is to be filled in by the parent or guardian.
Complete information below only if qualifying child(ren) by household income from Part 3. Application Certified/Categorized as:
Per the total household size, compare total household income to the USDA Income Eligibility
Guidelines to determine correct categorization. When income is listed in different frequencies
□ FREE, based on □ Food Assistance/OWF Case No.
□ Household Size & Income
of pay in Part 3, you must convert all income to annual income before determination. Use the
□ Foster Child
following Annual Income Conversion :
Weekly x 52, Every 2 Weeks (bi-weekly) x 26, Twice per Month (semi-monthly) x 24, Monthly x 12 □ REDUCED, based on Household Size & Income
Total Total Household Income: $____________________________ □ PAID, based on □ Income Too High
Household □ Incomplete
Size: _______ Per: □ Week □ Every 2 Weeks □ Twice Per Month □ Month □ Year □ Invalid case number or information

________________________________________ _________________________ ______________________ _____________________

Signature of Sponsor / Center Representative Date Sponsor Certified/Categorized Form Effective Date Expiration Date
Note: Effective date is determined by parent or sponsor signature date as selected on CRRS application. (From the first of month of date signed) (Valid until last day of month in which
If date of parent signature is not within month of certification or immediately preceding month, form was signed one year earlier)
effective date must be date of sponsor certification.

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HOUSEHOLD LETTER - Dear Parent or Guardian:

Please help us comply with the requirements of the United States Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP by completing the
attached Income Eligibility Application for free and reduced-price meals. All information will be treated with strict confidentiality. The CACFP provides
reimbursement to the child care center for healthy meals and snacks served to children enrolled in child care. The completion of the Income Eligibility
Application is OPTIONAL. Complete the application on the reverse side using the instructions below for your type of household. You or your children do not
have to be U.S. citizens to qualify for meal benefits offered at the child care center. Households with incomes less than or equal to the reduced-price values
listed on the chart at the bottom of this page are eligible for free meal benefits. An application must contain complete information to be considered for free or
reduced-price meals. Households are no longer required to report changes regarding the increase or decrease of income or household size or when the
household is no longer certified eligible for Food Assistance (SNAP) or Ohio Works First (OWF). Once properly approved for free or reduced price benefits, a
household will remain eligible for these benefits for a period not to exceed 12 months. During periods of unemployment, your child(ren) is eligible for meal
reimbursement provided the loss of income during this time causes the family to be within eligibility standards for meals. In operation of the CACFP, no
person will be discriminated against because of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability §226.23(e)(2)(iv). If you have questions regarding the
completion of this application, contact the child care center.
PART 1 – CHILD INFORMATION: ALL HOUSEHOLDS COMPLETE THIS PART ( * denotes required info)
 * Print the name of the child(ren) enrolled at the child care center. All children (including foster children) can be listed on the same application.
 List the enrolled child’s age and birth date.
 Check box indicating if the child is a foster child. Foster children that are under the legal responsibility of the foster care agency or court are eligible
for free meals. Any foster child in the household is eligible for free meals regardless of income.
PART 2 – HOUSEHOLDS RECEIVING FOOD ASSISTANCE OR OHIO WORKS FIRST: COMPLETE THIS PART AND PART 4 – If a child is a member of
a Food Assistance (SNAP) or OWF household, they are automatically eligible to receive free CACFP meal benefits subject to application
completion.
 Circle the type of benefit received: Food Assistance (SNAP) or Ohio Works First (OWF).
 List a current Food Assistance or OWF case number for each child. This will be a 10 or 12-digit number. Do not list a swipe card number.
SKIP PART 3 – Do not list names of household members or income if you listed a valid Food Assistance (SNAP) or OWF case number for each child in Part 2.
PART 3 – TOTAL HOUSEHOLD SIZE, GROSS INCOME & HOW OFTEN RECEIVED: ALL OTHER HOUSEHOLDS COMPLETE THIS PART & PART 4.
a) Write the names of all household members including yourself and the child(ren) that attends the child care center, whether they receive income or not.
A household is defined as a group of related or unrelated individuals who are living as one economic unit that share housing and/or significant income
and expenses of its members. This might include grandparents, other relatives, or friends who live with you. Attach another piece of paper if you need
more space to list all household members.
b) Check the box for any person listed as a household member (including children) that has no income.
c) For each household member, list each type of income received during the last month and list how often the money was received.
1) Earnings from work before deductions: Write the amount of total gross income each household member received the last month, before
taxes/deductions or anything else is taken out (not the take-home pay) and how often it was received (weekly, every 2 weeks, twice per month,
monthly, annually). Income is any money received on a recurring basis, including gross earned income. Households are not required to include
payments received for a foster child as income. If any amount during the previous month was more or less than usual, write that person’s usual
monthly income. If you normally get overtime, include it, but not if you only get it sometimes. If you are in the military and your housing is part of
the Military Housing Privatization Initiative and you receive the Family Subsistence Supplemental Allowance, do not include these allowances as
income. Also, in regard to deployed service members, only that portion of a deployed service member’s income made available by them or on
their behalf to the household will be counted as income to the household. Combat Pay, including Deployment Extension Incentive Pay (DEIP) is
also excluded and will not be counted as income to the household. All other allowances must be included in your gross income.
2) List the amount each person got the last month from welfare, child support or alimony and list how often the money was received.
3) List the amount each person got the last month from pensions, retirement, Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Veteran’s (VA)
benefits or disability benefits and list how often the money was received.
4) List all other income sources. Examples include: Worker’s Compensation, strike benefits, unemployment compensation, regular contributions
from people who do not live in your household, cash withdrawn from savings, interest/dividends, income from estates/trusts/investments, net
royalties/annuities or any other income. For only the self-employed, report income after expenses (net income) in column 1 under earnings from
work. For your business, farm or rental property report income in column 4. Do not include food assistance payments.
PART 4 – SIGNATURE AND LAST 4 DIGITS OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: ALL HOUSEHOLDS COMPLETE THIS PART (* denotes required info)
a) * All applications must have the signature of an adult household member.
b) * The adult signing the application must also date the form.
c) * Only an application that lists income in Part 3 must have the last 4 digits of the social security number of the adult who signs. If the adult does not
have a social security number, check the box “I do not have a Social Security Number.” If you listed a Food Assistance or OWF number for each child
or if you are applying for a foster child, the last 4 digits of the social security number are not required.
PART 5 – RACIAL/ETHNIC IDENTITY – OPTIONAL
You are not required to answer this part in order for the application to be considered complete. This information is collected to make sure that everyone is
treated fairly and will be kept confidential. No child will be discriminated against because of race, color, national origin, gender, age or disability.
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: The U.S Department of Agriculture prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for
employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital
status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected
genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs
and/or employment activities.) If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint
Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also
write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of
Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at
program.intake@usda.gov. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at
(800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
REDUCED INCOME ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES – 185%
Guidelines to be effective from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016
Households with incomes less than or equal to the reduced price values below are eligible for free or reduced-price meal benefits.
HOUSEHOLD SIZE YEAR MONTH TWICE PER MONTH EVERY TWO WEEKS WEEK
1 21,775 1,815 908 838 419
2 29,471 2,456 1,228 1,134 567
3 37,167 3,098 1,549 1,430 715
4 44,863 3,739 1,870 1,726 863
5 52,559 4,380 2,190 2,022 1,011
6 60,255 5,022 2,511 2,318 1,159
7 67,951 5,663 2,832 2,614 1,307
8 75,647 6,304 3,152 2,910 1,455
For each additional
family member, add 7,696 642 321 296 148

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